As CB radio usage grew rapidly in the US, the United Kingdom was one of the first to hop on the craze, but not without much backlash! In this first part iteration of CB Around the World, we will begin...
Previously, we discussed the history of the Citizens Band (CB) radio. We discussed its humble beginnings in 1945 and how it became more popular as the radio systems began being more lighter and affordable near the end of the 1960s....
Citizens Band (CB) radio is found in many countries, used by many people for many different reasons! This form of communication has a rich history behind it, and in this article, we’ll go over the development of CB radio into what...
In a previous article, we went over the “10” codes that are commonly used by law enforcement and CB radio enthusiasts articles alike to abbreviate certain key phrases to increase communication efficiency. In this article, we’ll recap the history behind the codes...
Have a pickup truck you’re looking to install a CB radio system on? If so, there are some things to keep in mind to give you the best radio experience! In this article, we’ll discuss how to best set up a...
The CB radio spectrum is split into many channels based on their frequencies. That said, there are certain agreements on the purpose of certain channels and others that are important to know to make sure you don’t stumble on the...
The CB radio world can be vastly complicated, not just the radio components themselves but also the people you find along the way. In this article, we’ll cover more tips and tricks to keep in mind on your CB radio...
When tuning your CB antenna to check your standing wave ratio (SWR) normally you check the SWR on channels 1 and 40 which you can then check whether your antenna is electrically long or short. But if you don’t use all the...
When it comes to standing wave ratio (SWR) it is not necessarily 100% reliable as an account of how your radio is functioning. It can be affected by anything and everything, from the stud mount to the spare tire carrier on a car....
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